How do CAT 99 percentilers gear-up for the exam? What is the number of hours they spend studying? How do they improve their weak areas, and how do they extract maximum value from mock tests? To find out, we spoke with someone who was in the top 0.08% of all CAT 2018 test-takers and made it to one of India's top business schools - IIM Indore. In this video interview, he reveals how he prepared for CAT and lays out some un-missable tips for all CAT aspirants. Divyansh Gupta, a Chemical Engineer from BITS Pilani, took the decision to pursue an MBA and began preparing for CAT 2018. He began seriously preparing for the exam about four months before the D-day. As an engineer, he initially struggled with the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section but managed to devote time to strengthen his weak areas and learn from his mistakes. At the end of his CAT preparation journey, he ended up receiving calls from IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore. He cracked the IIM Indore interview and joined the institute to pursue his management education.
In this video, Divyansh shares with CAT aspirants his journey to a 99.92th percentile score in CAT 2018, how he analysed mock tests and increased the number of attempts in the DI-LR section, and how he finally overcame the obstacle in every Engineer's CAT preparation - the VA-RC section. He also shares three important tips that he believes every CAT aspirant must include in their CAT preparation!
Here are five important takeaways from Divyansh's interview:
1. You need to stay motivated. Most CAT aspirants burn out before the D-day, simply because they're unable to keep themselves motivated throughout the enervating journey.
2. Take mock tests like you're taking the actual CAT exam. Each and every mock test must be taken very seriously and analysed carefully.
3. Before sitting down to take a mock test, spend 15 minutes deciding on a strategy for the test. This will help you maximise your score and minimise your mistakes.
4. If you're struggling with VA-RC, spend a lot of time reading from a diverse range of topics. This will help you improve your comprehension ability. Simply practising questions may not necessarily be the best solution.
5. There is no cap on the number of hours CAT aspirants need to study. It varies from student to student, and a more important thing is to stay motivated throughout your journey, regardless of how many hours you study for.
There's a lot more where that came from! In the coming weeks, we will also be releasing more such insightful interviews with CAT toppers, as we pick their brains for some tips on how you can score 99%ile in the exam. Stay tuned, and post your suggestions in the comments!
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